Proverbs

男女平等nán nǔ píng děng Treating men and women the same

Gunpowder

The Chinese invention of Gunpowder took a long time before it came to be used in offensive weaponry. It was first used in alchemy and as a drug. It was when the Song dynasty was faced by the military threat of the Qidan and then Mongol people that guns, rockets and incendiay bombs started to be used. Read More

Traditional Chinese Opera was the entertainment of all Chinese over many centuries. A long evening performance contains elements of drama, music, comedy, acrobatics and martial arts. Each region has its own distinctive form. Over time complex movements have been given specific meanings as a very sparse set is used open on three sides. The art form has inspired many Western composers to emulate the style.

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